CHRISTOPHER HARDIN
Fort Worth
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in performing inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on complex mechanical and hydraulic systems. Skilled in maintaining high-performance aircraft to strict safety and technical standards. Proven ability to lead small teams, mentor junior technicians, and manage tool control and equipment calibration programs. Supported over 1K flight operations through efficient and timely maintenance, contributing to 100% on-time mission execution. Committed to safety, quality, and performance in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Senior Technician
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Performed inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on high-performance jet aircraft to maintain safety and operational readiness. Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and hydraulic systems in regulatory compliance.
- Led the removal and installation of twelve aircraft fuel tanks, providing hands-on technical training for 6 junior technicians and boosting team maintenance capacity by 10%.
- Performed 1400 maintenance inspections and executed 2.5K corrective actions, including the replacement of 32 malfunctioning components, supporting 1.3K missions and 7.7K flight hours without delays across 2 global operations.
- Conducted 2000 tool inventory inspections, identified 249 issues, and replaced 350 defective items, ensuring tool accountability, availability, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Delivered training on fleet vehicle program procedures, ensuring full compliance and contributing to the team earning a unit-wide award for excellence in vehicle management.
- Managed logistics for 2 overseas equipment shipments, coordinating the preparation and transport of 24 cargo units, enabling 100% mission launch success for deployed operations.
- Improved facility storage operations by recycling 5K pounds of unused material and integrating decommissioned equipment, expanding storage capacity by 100 square feet, and increasing asset availability by 33%.
- Mentored new maintenance technicians on inspection procedures, safety practices, and equipment handling, improving team performance, operational efficiency, and training outcomes.
- Identified and corrected maintenance and calibration issues proactively, minimizing aircraft downtime and enhancing tool tracking and operational readiness across the maintenance section.
- Aviation Maintenance Senior Technician (Jan. 2024 - Jun. 2025)
Education
United States Technical Training - F-16 Aerospace Maintenance Specialist
Sheppard Air Force Base
Graduate - undefined
Smithson Valley high School
Bulverde, TXSkills
- System Maintenance
- Diagnostic Tools
- Technical Documentation
- Risk Assessment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Time Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication
- Troubleshooting
Certification
Forklift Certified
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Aviation Platform Management - Skilled in coordinating maintenance schedules, supervising technical teams, and ensuring aircraft system performance. Proficient in safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and optimizing resources.
- Technical Diagnostician - Expert in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical issues across advanced systems. Talented in utilizing diagnostic tools, interpreting technical data, and ensuring optimal system performance.
- Cross-Functional Teamwork - Skilled collaborator with a proven ability to unite teams, foster open communication, and align cross-functional efforts with organizational goals to drive innovation, efficiency, and impactful results.
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Senior Technician
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 06.2025
Graduate - undefined
Smithson Valley high School
United States Technical Training - F-16 Aerospace Maintenance Specialist
Sheppard Air Force Base
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